GCSE Edexcel Foundation Biology

Topic 2: Cells and control – GCSE Edexcel Foundation Biology revision notes

Revise Topic 2: Cells and control for GCSE Edexcel Foundation Biology, including Cell division and The human nervous system. 13 lessons across 2 subtopics.

Cell division, growth, stem cells, the brain, nerves and the eye. 13 lessons in 2 subtopics.

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Subtopics

What this topic covers

Topic 2: Cells and control has 2 subtopics:

• Cell division
• The human nervous system

Topic 2: Cells and control lessons by subtopic

13 lessons, grouped by subtopic.

Cell division

• The Cell Cycle and Preparation for Division
• Mitosis and Cell Division Process
• What are stem cells and where are they found?
• Medical uses and applications of stem cells
• Stem cells in agriculture and conservation

The human nervous system

• How the Nervous System Works
• Reflex Actions and the Reflex Arc
• Analysing Nervous System Data
• Structure and Functions of the Brain
• Structure of the Eye
• Accommodation and Light Adaptation (Part 1/2)
• Accommodation and Light Adaptation (Part 2/2)
• Vision Problems and Corrections

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